Xi Deuteron 'pot Pounni CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY PHI GAMMA DELTA FALL 1968 HANK BRAINARD ELECTED ARCHON PRESIDENT Hank has always been active in graduate affairs, including terms as president of the Cleveland and Akron Xi Deuteron Receives graduate chapters. He formerly served as General Counsel until his election Condon Cup as Archon Vice President last spring to fill the vacancy left when Cleve- lander Herbert A. Erf, Sr. (Wittenberg '24) passed ad astra. Honorable Mention At Xi the recent Deuteron 120th Ekklesia, received honorable mention in the Herbert T. Condon Cup competition. This award is given annually to the chapter which achieves the greatest all-around improvement. Delegates Grant S. Conzaman (CWRU '69), Robert W. Niebaum (CWRU '69), and Jonathan F. Plimpton (CWRU '70) had the happy privilege to receive For the brothers of Xi Deuteron, the award at the Ekklesia. this is probably the proudest moment in the history of the chapter, as the Xi Deuteron does not plan to 120th Grand Bahama Ekklesia elected rest on its laurels, however. Henry S. Brainard (WRU '22) to the position of Archon President for the brothers next two years. Xi Deuteron is also honored to Hank has been a loyal Fiji ever have DeWitt R. Cogswell (WRU '15) serving as Curator of Archives. since his first contact with Phi Gamma DeWitt is a familiar face around the Delta. certificate this fall at a special dinner held by the Cleveland Graduate chapter house, whether he's stopping by to borrow a copy of Tomos Alpha or just to "shoot the bull" with the Chapter to honor the seven national brothers officers beauty parlor. He received his Golden Owl from the Cleveland area. while his wife is (Johns Hopkins '92, Washington and Lee '94) when Baker was active in headquarters since his appointment Cleveland politics. last spring. Brainard at that time ent how he got his start under former Archon President, Newton D. Baker The selected the Cheney Cup for their goal this year, the award given annually to the best all around chapter. Brother Niebaum is now working in his second year as Cheney and Condon Cup Committee chairman and is mapping out a program to strenghten the last remaining weak areas of the chapter. at the Brother Cogswell is a natural for the Archives job, since he has had an unusually avid interest in history all his life. He has already been hard at work sorting and catalog ing the fraternity archives at national Brother related to the Cleveland grads and Xi Deuteron brothers who were pres have The brothers are already off to a fine start, having won first place in the campus Homecoming Display contest and having placed their candidate in the Queen's Court at Homecoming. The display, by the way, was patterned after one erected by Xi Deuteron brothers in about 1947 which also won first place. Who says that old ideas aren't any good!?! \r\nEditorial News The Potpourri can and should be the best medium for sharing your recent experiences and accomplish ments with other Xi Deuteron grad uates. We the editors always print Al Williams Of Tlie Dr. George C. Sternod (WRU *17), (WRU '27) served as a member of the committee of nom seen recently at the Ekklesia, has inations a son George Jr. (Ohio Wesleyon '47, Penn. '47) who is now serving as Ekklesia. at the 120th Grand Bahama He is also a member of the every bit of graduate news we can get our hands on, but sometimes the permanent committee on the Baker Cup. Al's brother Dibby was also among the faithful Reserve grads who pickings are mighty slim. was We hope Brethren in attendence chief of Section III and also chair man of the Permanent Committee on Conditions and Supervision. at the Ekklesia. that you will take a few moments and drop us a line to tell us what you are doing these days, so that we can in turn pass this information along to all our graduate brothers through the Potpourri. Those of us now at Xi Deuteron try hard to collect news of our graduates, but we can only be successful if we have your coopera tion and interest to help us. We're looking forward to hearing from you! Fred J. Lekson (WRU '52) is serving on the permanent committee on manners and morals. (WRU '31). Art is the father of two sons, both Fiji's. Roland J. Hinz (WRU '53) is a member of the permanent committee on scholarship. He was formerly Director of Admissions at Western Another campus brother still seen on is Jan Horbaly (WRU '66). Reserve and he is now serving as Jan Director the outstanding Law students at the CWRU Law School. Jan is also pres ently serving as a graduate councilor of Admissions at North western University. Bob Niebaum (CWRU '69) Xi Deuteron pledge Ross J. Pillori (CWRU '72) is a cousin of Dick Knight (WRU '65). Both hail Pig Dinner Recently seen at one of the graduate dinners was Art Watkins in has been selected as one of Clarke Tower, the new men's dormitory. (Continued on page 3) from Lorain, Ohio. Held in April OFFICERS OF XI DEUTERON The Annual Norris Pig Dinner for 1968 was held, in conjunction with the Cleveland Graduate Chapter, Grant S. Conzaman President Michael P. Kapostasy Treasurer Robert W. Niebaum Recording Secy. at the Cleveland Athletic Club on Thursday, April 18. The scheduled John A. Mokri guest speaker was Ritualist Louis A. Corresponding Secy. Harvey P. Kessler (Bud) Mangels (Indiana '56) but due to circumstances beyond his control that found him manning an Ohio Bell Historian Charles E. Briggs, Jr. Purple Legionnaire switchboard, he was unable to attend. His place was amply filled by the then newly appointed Archon VicePresident Henry Brainard (WRU '22). C^VMnra The pig s head was awarded again to Bill Erwin (WRU '08) and the tail was The received after the customary ritual by Xi Deuteron Joe Konieczny (CWRU '71). During the meal the Cleveland POT POURRI Graduate Chapter awarded two annual plaques. The first went to James Conforto Pot Pourri is the official publication of the Xi Deuteron Chap ter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Published in Cleveland, Ohio,^ twice a year as authorized by the Editors (CWRU 70) for the bestpledge average Bob Niebaum Acts Harvey Kessler dence may be addressed to the Edi of the Ekklesiai. Correspon and the second, the famed ''kiss of tor 11317 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, death" most scholastically imjxoved Accompanying this fall issue of Ohio 44106. Printed by the Printing award, was forced upon Dick Shrake the Potpourri is a copy of the fall Services (CWRU '69). Other prominent members rush booklet published by Xi Deuteron this year. We are sending it to all our graduates so that they will be able University. from the Cleveland area that attended the dinner were Curator of the Archives DeWitt Cogswell (WRU '15) and Sec tion IX chief Jay Gray (Wabash '50). to get some idea of the chapter as it is today. We hope that you enjoy it! of Case Western ★ ★ ★ Reserve ★ The Fraternity is judged by the men it keeps. \r\n(Continued from page 2) Of special interest to the brothers of Xi Deuteron is recent news con Paul Weiss (WRU '66) and wife Lynn recently announced the arrival of a baby girl, Tracy Alice on May 21, l%8 at exactly 8:14 o'clock. Little Tracy weighed in at 7 lbs. 3 oz. and as Paul would say **the newcomer was quick to express all likes and dislikes in a loud positive manner." Of special interest—the father is expected to survive. cerning James Leroy Cunningham (WRU '67). Jim went to the altar on Oct. 27, 1968, taking Caroline Bayless as his wife. Jim is now living in the Mount Lebanon area of Pittsburgh, working for the Alcan Aluminum Co. He also recently completed his tour of duty at Army Reserve boot camp. His remarks on this point, "It's like hell week—only ten times worse." Frederick L. Schomburg (WRU '68) or "the Burger" as he is known to the brothers, is now teaching biology at East Tech High School in Cleveland and is assistant football coach. Fred also heads the East Tech Jayvee Football team and as of this writing has a perfect record—they haven't won a game yet. DeWitt Cogswell (WRU '15) was newly appointed last spring to the office Ronald L. Keffer (WRU '68) was recently married to Sandy Keller. They are now living in Alabama where Ron the Alabama Graduate Recent Xi Deuteron graduates now serving in the United States armed forces are Roy Wesley (WRU '68), Edward W. Holzapfel (WRU '68), and His major field is history. Judd Horbaly (WRU '68), all newly attends School. of Curator of the Archives. DeWitt was also a prominent member of the large Western Reserve contin gent at the last Ekklesia in the Grand Bahamas. enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Another brother to recently *'bite the dust" was Timmon W. Dye (WRU '68). Tim was married this past August 24 to the former Joy Dryden and is now attending the Maryland Recently seen in the Cleveland area was Follet Carter (WRU '64) who just completed a twelve week training period in Cleveland with IBM. Gory J. Swiotek (WRU '69) is now attending Cleveland State University. He was recently married to the former Carol Podskalan on September 21, 1968. Dental School. (Continued on page 4) LET US KNOW Please fill out to the best of your knowledge and return to: Phi Gamma Delta 11317 Bellflower Road Cleveland, Ohio 44106 please print Name in full Nickname. Occupation Class. Firm ( ) Business Address ( ) Home Address (check preferred mailing address) Years in school Course . Degree. Did you attend any other college? In what campus activities did you take part? What fraternity offices did you hold? Date of marriage Wife's maiden name . \r\n(Continued from page 3) An old face newly returned to CWRU is that of Kim Werner (WRU '67). Kim transferred to the CWRU Law School after two years in Portland and can usually be found at the Xi Deuteron house. A familiar sight around the CWRU campus is Dick Traci (WRU '56), co-owner of the University Shop, the exclusive men's shop on campus. Douglas Ita (WRU '68) is now working as an assistant director of Recently discovered as manager of interior design studios of Orchard admissions at Case Western Reserve and Wilhelm in Omaha, Nebraska is University. He and wife Dana are the Lowell R. Schmitt, a I960 graduate of parents of a year-old baby. Happy to say, they are seen occasionally at the chapter parties. Western Reserve. Clyde T. Foster (WRU '17) is currently serving as Second ViceChairman of the Board of the newly federated Case Western Reserve Uni Ann Arbor Michigan. David B. Erwin, Jr. (WRU '68), a third generation Fiji, was married this summer to the former Susan Lang. Dave is now teaching high school in Columbus, Ohio where he is head wrestling coach and assistant football and track coach. John J. Jandinski (WRU '68) is now attending the Tufts Dental School in Boston. General Counsel Archon Vice- Archon President at the 120th Grand Michael K. Dunn (WRU '68), the 900th Xi Deuteron initiate, is now working with computers in Boston for John Hancock Life Insurance Co. The **Sparrow," as Mike is affection ately known, is constantly in touch with the chapter, either by phone or letter, and a weekend visit is greatly anticipated by the brothers. J. William Overdurff (WRU '68) is now working in the Pittsburgh area for Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. and recently became the proud father of a baby girl. Wife's college Robert J. Kopecky (WRU '68) is now teaching Circle. Erwin M. Lauffer (WRU '49) is a project manager at the NASA Lewis Research Center in Olmstead Falls, Ohio. Jock T. Rover (WRU '47) is now an architects' service Previous occupations, (give dates) What civic or elective offices have you held? . Special honors Clubs Who will always know your address? . relatives and their chapter . Remarks date . Date filled out PROMPT RESPONSE WILL BE APPRECIATED consultant with food layouts Sorority Place of birth mathematics at East High School in Cleveland and in his spare time is Assistant Football coach at John Hay High School in University Names and ages of children Phi Gam and President of the Fraternity was elected two years. Elwood J. Holman (WRU '52, Johnson, and Roy, Inc., Brainard (WRU '22), re Bahama Ekklesia to serve for the next versity. Michigan '66) is an associate with Johnson, Henry cently retired general counsel of Firestone Tire and Rubber, former in Warren, Ohio.